The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-17
GINNING WEDDING BELLS.
FIVE MORE COUPLES CAUGHT IN
THE POPULAR EPIDEMIC.
The Young People All United by the
Ceremony of the Holy Catholic Church
Gone on Bridal Tours to Extend
Through Several Weeks.

Through Several Weeks.
There was n slight decrease in the nun,
Der Of cases OF marriage malady yesterday,
but still there were enough to make the
day lively one. Two of the couples
welded were at st. Peters Catholic church
in the morning, while the other ceremony
was performed by aprest from that parish.
Tho first was the marriage of Mr.. r. l..
Koessel and Miss Mamie Dwyer, which
occurred at s O'Clock a. m. ut st. Peters
church, Father Moran officiating The large
organ pealed forth some of its most delight.
ful strains, under the manipulation of Prof.
Q. Z. Winkler, and the large audience was
in frame Of mind to thoroughly enioy the
happy contamination Of apurc love match.
which came shortly after the first note
sounded. The bride has for years been q
member Of the church and its choir, and
was very popular outside. Mr. Koessel
was for years with the Memphis & Charles.
ton railroad in this city, and is now its
agent ut Tuscumbia, Ala. They LETT on the
Memphis 4 Charleston road an hour later
for their home, accompanied by the good
wishes of many friends.
Hardly had the last tones Of the olliciat-
ing clergyman in the Koessel- Dwyer mar
riage died away when Prof. Winkler again
began the inspiring strains OF Mendels-
sohn's Wedding March" on the organ.
The guests turned their faces toward
the broad main entrance and beheld an
other couple proceeding slowly up tho
aisle toward the altar First came the at
PENDANTS, Messrs. Huber Dammann and
Louis Scruggs, and Misses Katie Reynolds
and Lizzie McGrath; closely behind these
were the bride and groom, Miss Mollie A.
Reynolds and Mr.. John McGath. The
ushers, Messrs. X. b. Malone, Ed Gavin,
James Sample and Wynne Yerger,
brought up the rear, and all ranged
themselves into an admirable pict-
IRE before the altar. Again Father
Moran read the beautiful service
which united two young lives, and the as
semblagc dispersed. The bridal couple
left at 1910 O'Clock over the Louisville Il
Nashville railroad for Chicago and. other
points, TO be absent several weeks. Mr..
McGra'h is of the firm Of l.alrdc & Nc.
Grath, young man OF excellent halMs
and business qualifications. His bride is a
lady OF superior graces and accomplish
mcnts, well equipped for home life in her
utN anu ItNppnSlDlc TtlAllOnH.
Al , o'clock p. m, ut the residence OF
The brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Gavin, No. l5i Vance street, Mr. X. l..
IraylOr and Miss Annie Gavin were quietly
joined in the holy bonds OF wedock by the
Rev. Father Ryan, OF St. Peters church.
Only immediate relatives and few init
mate friends witnessed the ceremony. A
large number OF handsome and costly pres
4 Al.
both OF whom arr deserycdly popular, hav~
ing circle OF friends which includes
almost the entire city. They too, have
departed 10 spend n portion Of their bliss
iul honeymoon in southern Cliincs. After
their return, which will be about Deem
Der 10, they will be a home at the GuyOso
hotel.
The remarkable list Of weddings for any
two days was closed by quiet but pccul-
iarly appropriate union, which was sol
cmnizcd at $ o'clock last night. Tie
handsome residence Of Mr.. Dennis Smith,
some distance out on the Poplar boulevard,
was the scene the bride being his bcauti-
ful and charming young niece, Miss Min
ME II. Bolster Mr.. J. Walker HAYS, n
prominent, popular and sterling young
business man, connected with the house
Of Thomas III. Allen & Co., wis
the fortunate gentleman who capt
urcd the affection and companion
ship Of the model young lady. The
ceremony was the impressive one employed
by the Holy Catholic church, and pro-
nOuncch by the Rev. Father Moran, OF 81.
Peters church. Owing TO n recent bcrcave-
mcnt In Mr.. Smiths family, the marriage
was attended by only the immediate rela-
tives and few intimate friends. who, how
ever, made up in warmth Of congratula-
lions what WIS lacking in immediate mum
beers. A brief reception followed, during
which refreshments were served, and the
long life, health and prosperity Of the hap
py couple were drunk over and again.
These were rather abruptly terminated
by the arrival Of time for Mr..
and Als. Hays 10 = depart over
the Chesapeake x Ohio railroad
for necessarily limited tour OF the more
interesting and important points and cities
in the north. Miss Bolster since her AL.
vent into Memphis society two or three
ycars ago has scored many n triumph by
her sweet smiles, captivating manners and
wealth OF womanly charms She was, in
fact, lady whom to know was an exalted
pleasure. Her handsome and sterling hus-
band has for years stood in the front rank
OF Young men Of whom Memphis is Justly
proud That two such young lives should
thu see la each other their destiny is Il
matter for sincere cpngratulution. They
were recipients OF many beautiful, costly
and appropriate presents.